Chicago, Illinois Aug 21, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Podcast History is Made: The First Vinyl Record Centering and Celebrating Black and Brown Voices in Podcasting is Being Pressed
The Qube, your hub to discover your next favorite Black and Brown podcasts, in partnership with Certified Crucial, a leading merchandise solutions company for creators, proudly announces the release of The Podcast Salon - Volume One.
The Podcast Salon - Volume One features thirteen brilliant Black & Brown podcasts who are helping to shape the culture. Included are compelling, inspiring, and down right funny clips from each podcast designed to spark discovery, preserve our stories and our voices for years to come. This vinyl record is more than just a compilation, it is a living archive and collector’s item.
“When TikTok went dark in January I was inspired to find a way to take back control of our voices. To put them somewhere they can’t be erased and a vinyl record seemed like the perfect way to do it.” says Anna DeShawn, founder of The Qube.
Marz, co-founder of Certified Crucial says, “We’re proud to help launch the first vinyl in podcasting to center Black and Brown voices. This is exactly why we started Certified Crucial: to uplift storytellers, preserve their work, and make this industry more equitable.”
The Qube has curated this historic collection for all of us to enjoy. To order your vinyl, visit www.certifiedcrucial.com/podcastsalon.
Featured Podcasts Include:
● Queer News (Ambie award winning podcast)
● 77 Flavors of Chicago
● DCP Entertainment (Multi-award winning podcast network)
● Joy in the Breakthrough
● Bad Queers
● Together Real Bad
● Closet Unlocked
● Black Gay Table Talk
● Weight for It (Multi-Ambie award winning podcast)
● Gathering Ground
● Queue Points (Ambie nominated podcast)
● Our Ancestors Were Messy (Tribeca featured podcast)
● Change Agents
About The Qube:
The Qube is a hub to discover your next favorite Black and Brown podcasts. By providing a space for culturally aligned stories, The Qube diversifies the fastest-growing medium and fosters community through authentic storytelling.
About Certified Crucial:
Certified Crucial is a pioneering merchandise partner for creators, specializing in bespoke, high-quality merch solutions that amplify voices and build communities. Proudly LGBTQIA+ owned, Certified Crucial collaborates with creators to bring unique projects to life while supporting sustainable practices.
Media Contacts:
Marz Marcello
CEO I Co-Founder
Certified Crucial
marz@certifiedcrucial.com
www.certiedcrucial.com
Anna DeShawn
Founder/CEO
The Qube
info@theqube.app
https://theqube.app
Media Contact
Certified Crucial marz@certifiedcrucial.com http://www.certifiedcrucial.com
